Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

The Cricket World Cup is underway, and for New Zealand, in dominant fashion after a 9-wicket win over defending champions England.    Piney caught up with respected Cricket journalist and author, Dylan Cleaver, to discuss that performance, the chances the Blackcaps have in this World Cup, and to talk about his new book, Modern New Zealand Cricket Greats: From Stephen Fleming to Kane Williamson.  ...

NZ's own Futsal team is gearing up to qualify for next year's FIFA Futsal World Cup. Eight teams teams will compete for the right to represent Oceania at the event in Uzbekistan next September. NZ Fustal captain Dylan Manickum explains further here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Magpies are relishing having the Ranfurly Shield back in Hawke's Bay They've beaten Wellington 20-18 in the capital to regain the Log O' Wood, which they lost to the Lions last year. Head Coach Brock James recaps the team's victory here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Breakers have made a winning start to their Australian basketball league campaign, beating the Cairns Taipans 98-87. Former Breakers player Casey Frank recaps Tom Abercrombie's successful 400th game here.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A heated situation involving Rory McIlroy is stoking tensions ahead of the final-day singles at golf's Ryder Cup later tonight. McIlroy got into a public altercation with Patrick Cantlay's caddie - Joe LaCava- accusing him of waving his hat in his line of vision ahead of a crucial putt. talkSPORT commentator Russ Hargreaves recaps the incident here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

The Crowd Goes Wild commentator James McOnie joins Piney to recap this week's biggest sports stories. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Broncos are set to clash against Penrith Panthers in Sydney for tonight's NRL grand final. ZB sportswriter Rueben Mama is standing by the Broncos- and he spoke to Piney ahead of tonight's match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Penrith Panthers are eyeing up a third successive NRL premiership- a victory that hasn't been achieved in over 40 years. The NRL grand final kicks off in Sydney at 9:30, and former Panther Ryan Girdler joined Piney to discuss the team's chances. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's run at the Cricket World Cup is off to a strong start, with the Black Caps scoring a emphatic five wicket win over Pakistan. The first opening match is set to get started this Thursday- and cricket commentator Craig Cumming explains what to expect from the big day. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blacks Caps are already off to a solid start to the Cricket World Cup, having beaten Pakistan by 5 wickets in their warm-up match. This win was powered by the 97 scored by opener Rachin Ravindra- and he recapped his success-making performance to Piney. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Taini Jamison Series decider happens today after debutant Amelia Walmsley helped lift the silver Ferns to a series levelling win in Porirua on Wednesday. She joined Piney ahead of time to preview the decider. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one of the biggest days in the Australian sporting calendar. 100,00 people are set to pack into the MCG to witness the AFL Grand Final as the Brisbane Lions and Collingwood Magpies fight it out for the glory. Piney was joined by leading AFL commentator Mark Howard to preview that match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Abercrombie brings up 400 games for the Breakers this weekend when they play the Cairns Taipans, the first player to do that. He caught up with Piney to discuss his journey to 400. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Ferns are preparing for WXV 1, and as a warm-up are facing the Wallaroos. Piney caught up with Black Fern Alana Bremner to preview that match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piney caught up with NZ Herald Rugby writer Gregor Paul after the All Blacks impressive win over Italy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks were never troubled in Lyon as they ran 14 tries in to dominate the Italians 96-17. Former All Black Mike Brewer joined Piney to unpack that performance. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of tonight's North London Derby, NZ Tottenham supporters club head Hamish Girvan joins Piney to explain what viewers can expect from the event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Silver Ferns are buoyed by the opportunity of redemption after a disappointing Netball World Cup. The Ferns are facing England in this afternoon's first Taini Jamison Trophy test in Christchurch- netball commentator Jenny Woods joins Piney ahead of the match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wallabies have one more chance to get ahead in the Rugby World Cup- and pressure is mounting. Following last week's devastating 22-15 loss to Fiji, Australia is set to go up against Wales tomorrow morning. Sydney Morning Herald rugby writer Tom Decent joins Piney ahead of the event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington's wary of the threats North Harbour possess in today's Ranfurly Shield contest in Porirua. Harbour have flipped the switch through eight games this NPC season, posting four wins in a row after losing their first four. North Harbour coach Daniel Halangahu joins Piney ahead of the match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland have beaten South Africa 13-8 in their heavyweight Pool B clash at Stade de France at the Rugby World Cup. Rugby editor Elliott Smith breaks down this morning's action with Piney. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors' thrilling NRL campaign finally drew to a close, following the team's 42-12 loss to the Broncos in Brisbane. Former Warrior Wairangi Koopu recaps the team's performance- and the high points that turned them around before Saturday's defeat. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piney caught up with Football Fern Katie Bowen as the Ferns prepare for their 2 match series against Chile. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After hearing the news that Liam Lawson won't have a full-time seat with Alpha Tauri next year, Piney caught up with Motorsport expert Eric Thompson to discuss what's next for Lawson. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's game day in Brisbane. NZ Herald Rugby League writer Michael Burgess joined Piney to preview the biggest match for the Warriors in over a decade. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.